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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-01-13

Accompanied With Running Comments
and Suggestions bout Matters Of Pub
lie Interest. sssssss -
The CHRoa,cLE takes issue with the
Governor in the opening statement ok his
message: that the last two years haye been.
years of plenty and profit. On the con-
trary they have been, to most people,
years Of hard toll and poor remuneration.
We think there is no doubt that the peo-
p1ewe mean the farmers, because they
colsssatute the great majority Of our popus'
lation-are poorer to- day than they were
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-01-13
The State Chrcnic|e
sBbtiSHsD Every THURSDAY MnRuIua
BY THE
CHR0hscLE SuBLisnlan ceERpANy

ssnbsefipsIon Price Payable Strictly in
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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-01-13

Within the last two years the Asheville
and Spartanburg Road has been completed,
and II miles have been built and five
graded on the Western North Carolina
Railroad. The work is prosecuted with
energy, and the time cannot be distant
when this road, which has done SO much
to build up Western North Carolina, will
be completed to Murphy.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-01-13

Messrs. Aycock and Daniels have
been elected County Attorneys Of Wayne.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
NEVER HAD A PASS

a man called on Sam Carpenter,
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the
other day, and solicited a pass to
Pittsburg.
Are you railroad man?" asked
Sam.
'No. sir
Perhaps you are journalist"
continued Sam. eyeing the seedy at
tire Of the applicant.
Nothing Of the kind. You see, |
am only Il plain citizen who never
Travelled ON Il railroad pass in NV
life. There are not many ofmy class,
as you are probably aware, for near
ly everybody has dead-headed over
a railroad. some time or another"
you are right about that" said
Sam, with sigh.
"Now ! have read in the papers
that by provision of the new inter
State commerce law, no passes can
be given after April 1, either for the
long or short haul
"Well?"
SO | concluded that if ever dead
head over railroad | must do it
pretty quick, and have come to
consult you about it.
MIR. Carpenter said he admired his
candor and would like to reward it.
but unfortunately, his blank passes
were at home in his other trousers
pocket and the man went away sor-
rowing,-7cras Siftiags.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
A Soldiers Thrilling Escapes.

Il have been twice prepared for
burial. My right arm was shot off
and Il shell took off large slice Of
my chin and knocked out five front
teeth, exclaimed an ex-Confederate
veteran yesterday.
The speaker was during the war,
an Orderly Sergeant in the Third
Georgia Regiment.
"Yes, | saw some pretty tough
fighting during the War; continued
the one-armed veteran, "and had
many hair-breadth escapes. l was
engaged in Il hand-to-hand conflict
with at Yank at the Battle of Gettys-
burg, who had succeeded in putting
a bullet in my right side. 1t was a
fierce struggle, but got the drop on
him and he fell in his tracks with
ball in his heart | was taken to the
hospital afterward and dropped into
Il comatosc condition, and was re-
ported dead. ! was all ready for
burial when ] awoke and convinced
the attendants of their error My
sister had been previously advised
Of my death and she went into
mourning.
MY second perilous adventure
was at the battle of Spottsylvania.
l had been offered the Captaincy of
the company, but declined, having a
much better position. Well, as it
happened, the Captain had been kill
ed, and | took the lead. We found
our path obstructed by line of
Federals, the leader of which picked
me out for target His aim was
unering, for my right arm was shat
tered from the elbow down by three
mimic balls. felt mad, you may
be sure, and with my left l blazed
away at him, putting bullet right
square between his eyes. Just then
a shell exploded within Il few feet
of where I was standing, tearing
away part of my chin and some
front teeth. Once more | was taken
tothe hospital, remained unconscious
for whole day, and when l awoke
found myself about to be thrown
into a ditch that had been dug as
receptacle forthe dead.
1T has been said that soldier in
battle is never sure of his. aim, but
those two Federals / shot and killed
when within a few feet of me-"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
The Stage

The inimitable drollery of Dion
Boucicault, the actor and playwright
is amusing crowded audiences at the
Chestnut Street Theatre this week
and will continue to do so during
next week, if his present success is
any criterion. 1t is recognized
fact on the stage that nothing that
the author of London Assurance. ="
"Shaughraun," THE Jilt," and a
host of other comedies brings forth
and embellishes with his own de-
lightful acting can well fail Mr..
Boucicahlt has not always had his
present enviable position on the
stage; probably no dramatic writer
has had so many serious drawbacks
and contentious with critics. This
has not in the least quenchcd his
ambition or curtailed his fecunditv
and his plays remain upon the CON
temporaneous stage as rare pictu res
of English cockney and rural life. \
vein of exquisite humor and pathos.
with little romance weavcs itself
delectably through all his stories and
his own acting only brings 1t out
more clearly. "Fin MacCool' is his
latest bit of drama and the incidents
deal with the Civil War. Even dur
ing the penitential season it is at
tracing large and fashionable audi
ences.
PhiladelphianS are in the antici-
patton OF Il two weeks soiourn of
Days Company at the Opera House
in may. Their latest and finest pro-
duction. Tanning of the Shrew''
will then be produced for the first
and only time out side of New York.
Miss Langtry had discarded the un-
deserved title ofthe stage beauty"
and adopted the more modest one of
Il hard and patient student of the
drama. This more modest ambition
receives its cxcmplifcation in the
admirable acting which she is now
doing in Il varied repertoire. She
will soon return 10 the Walnut Street
Theatre. l.oRBY I.orNGER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26

This is for information, too,
besides advantage.
A little history will brighten
our business side to you.
Edward Harris was pioneer
Of Cashmere makers in the
United States his race has
multiplied.
The goods have never lost,
BY a sinqle piece or day.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
Free Trade.

The reduction Of internal revenue and
the taking off of revenue Stamps from
Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has
largely benefited the consu ners. ms we'll
as relieving the burden of home mann.
iactures. Especially is this The case with
urf'n .. = -l"3''Si hlo'r'r and Bo'chres Ger
six cents per dozen, has been nlded T.
increase the size OF the builrs cnn,a;W
ing these remedies, thercb, giving onn-
hilll more medicine in the - cent si,,
The lug"St Eogr for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint and the f.c,D,gn S,,'.,,,' 'a,'
for Cough and Lung troubles. have y.r ~
thaps the largest sale OF ANY m,Glicipnas
IN the world. The advantage of increas.
ed size of the bottles will h.. greatIv a,,
preciated by the sick and nit;cted
every town and village in rlviIizeJ CON-, 1T
tries. Sample bottles for 10 cents touii- IA
main the same size. '9 'c-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26

meadow that you said was too stony
and bar ren even for the sheep to
pasture upon and viii dug and
hoed around them after the chores
were all done, and sent boxes and
bouquets of lilies and verbenas to
the city every day by Mr.. Penn's
wagon. And we gathered wild
Strawberries before the sun was up,
and got cherries out of the old lane,
and the money is all ours-every
cent of it,
Honey, ell ?" said Mr.. Chesney,
staring at the row of hives, for Elma
had dragged him out into the Nov
ember moonlight to the scene of ac-
ton. "Well, I've seen these many a
time, but | always s'posed they be-
longed to Squire Penn's folks. And
flowers, and wild berries ! Didn't
think there was so much money in
EN-. Guess III try the business my
self next year. Queer that the wom-
en-folks should have got the start of
mep'
And after that he regarded his
family with more respect. The mere
fact that they could earn money had
elevated them immensely in his
sight
But when spring came he lost his
able coadiutor.
Miss Elma incidentally announc-
ed to him one day that she was go
ing to be married to Walter Penn
the next week.
And mama is coming to live with
us" added Elma. "She can't stand
the damp house and this hard work
any longer"
But Mrs. Chesney did not go to
Penn Farm. Mr. Chesney hired a
stout serving-maid, and laid drain
pipes under the kitchen stoop.
If his wife really understood her
business so well, it was worth while
to keep her well and active, he con-
sidered.
Il couldn't well leave papa, you
know" said Mrs. Chesney to Elma.
"He means we'll and now that
Rcbecca Beckel is coming here, and
the kitchen is dry, we shall get along
nicely. | wouldn't go back to the
city for anything now"
"Nor either" said Elma. "And
oh, mamma, | shall always love
those bee-hives under the holly
hooks, for it was there that Walter
asked me to be his wife,
And Mrs. Chesney tearfully kissed
her daughter She, too, had been
happy once, and had her dreams.
1t was to be hoped that Walter
Penn was made of different metal
from George Chesncy.
To Ema, however, all the world
was couleur de rose. Had she not
the eternal talisman of Youth and
and Love?
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-. o.
markahle recovery of j. +. Corley, who
was 50 helpless he could not turn in he'll
or raise his head ; everybody said he
was dying Of consumption A trial hot
tie of l)r. Kings New Discovery was
sent him. Finding relief he bongbt -
large bottle and box of Dr. Kings new
life pills and two bottles of the discovery
he was well and had gained in flesh SG
pounds. Trial bottles ofthis rreat dis
G,ooNery for consumption free ut smiths
Drug store
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
An Event
Oak Hall
Spring Clothing


through faulty quality their first high reputation
honest wheat; for than two generations (the
mills passing meanwhile from father to sons) their
good standing has known no setback good now
ever-better improved machinery improved methods
have helped to make them better
Your Ioreathers wore them boy and
wanting goods to surdily as Yankee probity,
got Harris Cashmere.
Now then, by close bargaining anda less profit than
we deserve, we have Harris goods at price to make
a noise over
Pantaloons at $500
Children's Suits at 5000 $3.50, $500 (three
styes)
We could ticket bargain all over them
They'll stand head of the market hold front rank
among fine goods offered for the money; royal for
wear-for looks.
Ask the elderly folks what Harris Cashmere is
like
Send for packet of samples.
Wanamaker & Brown,
Sixth and Market Streets,
Philadelphia.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salvc in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns, and all skin Eruptions, and pos
ltively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. Forsale by Beaton Smith, drug
gists, Newark. Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26
How They Managed,
BY HELEN FOREST GRAVES.

ney. Were going to move on Sat
urday."
Mr. and Mrs. Chesney were a mat
rimonial frm-there was no question
about that but Mrs. Chesney had
always been a silent partner in the
same.
('If ever get married. said
Ehna, bright-cyed girl of seven
teen, 81 won't be put upon as Mann
ma is" "lapa is a regular despot
that's what papa is !" decided viii
a tall STRIPPING of iifteen.)
Where, my dear?" asked Mrs.
Chesney, with a little start
"lnto the country" said the fami-
ly autocrat I'm tired of this city
business. 1t costs Il great deal more
than it comes. I'm told you can live
at half the expense in the country"
But" gaspcd Mrs. Chesney, what
is TO become of the children's educa
tion?"
There's very good district
school in the neighborhood, not more
than Il mile distant" explained her
husband. "and exercise will do them
good.
And what are we to do for socie-
ty ?r
"Pshawm said Chesney. Il
wouldn't give rap for people who
can't be society for themselves
There'll be the house-work to do
you know-nobody keeps Il girl in
the country-and plenty of chores
about the place for viii and Spen.
Ger. shall keep a horse, if ] can
get one cheap, for the station is hall
Il mile from the place, and I've bar
gained for a couple of cows and some
pigs"
viii and Spencer looked askancC
at each other.
"ltll do us good to walk a mile tc
school, muttered the elder; "but
father must have Il horse to carry
him half mile to the station.
That's fathers logic all over. oh
served Spencer.
While Mr.. Chesney explained tc
his wife the various advantage;
which were to accrue from the pro.
missed move
ITS unfortunate" said he, that
Elma and Rosie aren't boys. Such
a lot of women folks are enough to
swamp any family. Men, now, can
always earn their bread. But we
must try to make everybody useful
in some way or other. Its SO
healthy, you know added he.
And the rent won't be half of what
we pay here.
Are there any modern conven-
fences about the place." timidly in
quircd Mrs. Chcsncy
There's Il spring Of excellent
water about a hundred yards from
the house, said her husband.
Mrs. Chcsncy grew pale.
Have | got to walk a hundred
yards ior every drop of water !
want ?' said she.
And Il large rain-water hogshead
under the caves of the house" added
Mr., Chcsncy. And I've already got
a bargain in kerosene lamps. As
for candles, am given to under
stand that the good housekeepers
make EN- themselves in
tin molds. There's nothing like
economy. Now | do beg to know.
Abigail" he added. irritablv. what
are YOU looking so lackadaisical
about? DO YOU expect to sit still
and fold YOUR hands. while | do all
the work ? Give me a woman for
sheer natural laziness :"
Il am not law. George" said the
poor wife. with Il bewildered air
.'but-all this is so new and strange
nt first. But III try to get accus-
toned to it III try my very best"
Nevertheless, Rosie and Elma and
their mother shed many salt tear
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-03-26

An exchange says: This year the ,noo,
Is the reigning planet uctnrdino to I,, ~
ancient belief, when the m, on rniaS
among the planets the earth was most
prolific in crops of all kinds. Ifthis he
aoi harvest will be abundant tn ! year t,15 "
, 1887-08-18

occasion to order the arrest of III.
Gunter, Al white man. Gunter being
one of the aristocrats, felt very
much humiliated by being arrested
as the common herd, and as he lay
i'm his bed brooding over IL, he made
up his mind that he would 90 down
to police headquarters and kill Capt.
Martin. With this purpose fixed in
his mind he took his shot gun, load
ed 1t with buck shot and went down
to the headquarters and shot dead in
his tracks Policeman w. ID. Mont
gomery, whom he took for Capt.
Martin. Montgomery had scarcely
entered upon the stage OF manhood,
and was the only support Of Wild
owed mother. Mr.. Gunter was tried
for his killing this week ut Prattville
and found guilty OF manslaughter
in the first degree, and sentenced to
the penitentiary for two years and a
half. We desire to make no COM
ment, but would like to ask the
question, Will God prosper people
that make such Il inockery Of jus
tice?
, 1887-08-18
a Successful business Man.

Among the names of Spokane's sue
ccssful men, that OF Walter France
well deserves II place; not because he
is very wealthy man, nor on account
of any inlluential position, but be-
cause starting with little or nothing,
he has, by perseverance and hard work
earned comfortable competency and
more than that has gained high place
in the good will and respect of his fellow
citizens. Mr.. France came to Spokane
about four years ago, and at first was
unfortunate in business losing nearly
all his money in the Cour d Alene
mines. Not discouraged by this i'll
fortune he started n secondhand store
on Howard street where he remained
for three years. Last spring he moved
to the north side of the river and start
ed n grocery store He now ownes the
building and lot which are valued AT
$4,000. The store is u building twenty
by fifty feet and has II comfortable
dwelling in the upper story. He also
ownes two lots and house on the east
side OF the river. His many former
friends in Iowa will be glad to hear OF
his success.
, 1887-08-18

HALIFAX, August l5.--Regarding
the reported sinking OF an American
fisherman by Canadian cruiser, il
has been learned positively that re-
ports OF gun were heard off Buck
tuchc harbor stuc days ago between
Sand o o'clock in the morning. The
story then goes on to say that u man
came up to the village from the shore
and reported that an unknown Do
minion fishery cruiser had dismantled
and sunk an American fisherman, the
vessel going down with every soul on
board. The whole story is discredited
, 1887-08-18
CItetl 90 Show Cnnsc.

SAN ERANcrsco, August 15.--United
States Circuit Judge Sawyer issued an
order to-day, citing Senator Leland
Stanford TO appear next Wednesday
and slow cause why he should not be
compelled to answer certain questions
asked him by the Pacific Railroad
Commission i'll regard to the expond-
iturc Of funds for the purpose Of in.
llIence ON legislation. At the session OF
the commission to-day, council for
the Central Pacific informed the COM
mission they were not able to present
their case, owing to the demoralized
condition OF accounts and papers, but
they could file account and papers be-
fore October, Ms the commission would
conclude the investigation in New
York.
, 1887-08-18
The Color Line.

Some idea can be formed of the
justice of the southern courts, as be-
tween the white and the colored
races, by the following item from the
Montgomery (Ala.), Herald:
Nose Howard (col.), 1t was al
legged, shot John II. Pugh, u police
man, from which in about four
months he died. John Floyd, also
colOred, u fugitive from justice, was
suspected, was run down by detec-
tives, arrested, brought to Mont
gomery and put on trial and on cir
cumstantial evidence was convicted
of murder in the first degree and
sentenced to the pcnitentiary for
life. The circumstances of the kill
ing are these: Mounted Policeman
Pugh and II partner went down near
the Eufaul railroad to arrest a dis
turber OF the peace and when reach
Ing their destination their man had
gone. Near the railroad track they
saw one and ordered him To stop.
The person ran, they ran after him
and fired after the escaping party,
who returned the fire which took
effect in the abdomen OF Pugh, from
which he died as above stated.
Soon after this shooting OF Pugh,
Capt. Martin OF the city force lad
, 1887-08-18

nation, that money has been cor
ruptly used tn procure or resist legis-
lation, both local and national. III
they could say "no" they, would say
1t very quick. 1t is thus, In e -
established, as everybody has be-
lieved, that this huge railway COM
bination has Systematically corrupted
congress, when it needed the help OF
congress, and the list Of "yeas" and
mays" on measures affecting it, and
vote for any favor to the railroad
may be taken as, at least, presump-
tive evidence of Il "bargain and
sale.O
, 1887-08-18


Contributions TO the st. Louis Exhibit
In order that this section of the
country may be well represented ut
the st. Louis exhibit, DR.. j. Il. Grady
has been making arrangements with
several parties to receive specimens
from their respective neighborhoods
Bros; in Latah, Ham & Son and b. i.
Coplen; in Waverly, ID. y. Anderson
and Glmble Il Son; in Spangle, VIM.
Spangle and Mr.. Grant; in Marshall
George McWilliams. Every farmer
who has any extra fine samples of
grain or cereals is requested to hand
them in to one of the above mentioned
gentlemen. Each specimen will be
clearly marked with the name of its
donntor, and as they will be viewed by
thousands of people from all parts of
the world, considerable honor will ac-
crue to the exhibitors; aud besides the
honor, it will be the very best kind of
an advertisement for this region. Gen.
Curry is to look after the welfare oil the
exhibit from this section. II any oi
the fruit raisers desire to send speci-
mems Of their products, the following
directions for bottling are endorsed by
the confectioner Of the Spokane Crack
or company: Fruit for bottling should
be of the best quality and freshly
picked; well ripened, but no; dead
ripe, however, and gathered when per-
fectly dry, Wipe the fruit clean with
out bruisiug; pack snugly in jar, cov-
ering same with syrup made from one
quart water (pure minwater filtered is
the besO, 0ne-half pound rock candy,
dissolved when cold. Place jars in
boiler OF cold water with hay between
to keep from breaking. Allow to re-
main over fire until it comes to boil.
Put in corks tight and seal and then
allow 10 cool Should not be allowed
to boil over five to eight minutes.
, 1887-08-18
In the report of the O'Brien trial

In the report of the O'Brien trial
AS published in the REVIEW yester-
day, the reporter was led into using
strong language from sympathy
awakened by the homely yet pa
thetic story Of the unfortunate pris-
oner, backed by the statements of a
former resident Of Fremont, Neb.,
and an acquaintance of the family,
who claimed to he cognizant Of the
facts in the case. OF course there
are always two sides to story of
this kind, and we have but that Of
the woman, which, If true, justities
the use of the most expressive de-
punciatiun. However, il Is claimed
by those who are III II position to
speak adv!sedly upon the subject,
that Mr.. OBrien Is more sinned
against than SHINING, and that rs a
man, socially and morally, he stands
high in the community iii which he
has resided for many years. The
REV. Ew has no desire to do any in
dividual injustice, and the vigor of
the report as made yesterday was
based entirely upon the statements
Dr those on the witness stand.
, 1887-08-18

ABUSES of the emigration commis-
sion of New York are the last devel-
opment of the infection that has run
through the United States and into
every public duty in these "reform'
years. The secretary of the treasur!
is investigating them. While he Is
about it he may do good service by
investigating the effects OF the law
prohibiting the importation of droves
of alien laborers by contract. The
law is a good law, and made with an
eye to the public good, especially of
workingmen, but congress Is not in
fallible and sometimes mixes up bad
effects with intentional goodness.
This seems to have shown up In some
recent cases, though as published at
the time, they look to It's as If a little
common sense and discretion ON the
part of the emigration commission
would have averted the mischief
without averting or straining the
law.
One case was that of some thirty
skilled work men who were brought
here by an American manufacturer
to start a line Of work for which
workmen could not be got here. The
manufacturer engaged them of an
European house. They were pro-
vided for in advance, their work
"cut out" for them, their homes ar
ranged, everything necessary done
to make them valuable addition to
the population, except "boring" the
New York commission "for the SIM
pies" The emigrants were sent
back, under an act OF congress, mani
testify strained to mischief by eyre
gious folly. The other case was that
of a single workman, brought by es-
peciai arrangement to do certain
job, requiring especial skill and eX-
perience. He was sent back with
his family.
1t is very certain that congress did
not aim its act at any such immigra-
ton rs these cases, and one cannot
repress the conviction that the New
| York state officers had to strain the
law worse to exclude them than
they would have done TO admit
them. In any event it will do no
harm for congress to pass an act de-
flning closely the quality Of exclud-
! ed immigration.